It all started thanks to a mutual friend—Trevor Mason—who unknowingly set something beautiful in place. When we first met, there was an instant spark, that rare and undeniable love at first sight feeling. Something just clicked. As time passed, we realized it wasn’t just the butterflies—it was something deeper. We dreamed the same dreams, wanted the same things out of life, and stood by each other through the highs and lows. Life threw us some rocky roads, but instead of pulling us apart, they brought us closer. One of our favorite stories to laugh about now? The first time Brad said “I love you,” Whitlee’s response was: “Shut up.” Romantic timing? Maybe not. Memorable? Absolutely. The proposal was perfectly us—no big crowd, no spotlight—just a quiet, meaningful moment in the heart of our home. Brad was showing Whitlee his European deer mount from a hunt in Illinois, and right there in the kitchen, a place where we’ve shared countless laughs and a few tears, he got down on one knee and asked the biggest question of our lives. And of course, she said yes.